Liga Profesional de Fútbol
League Profile · 2026
League Overview · Liga Profesional de Fútbol · 2026
This Liga Profesional de Fútbol (Argentina) profile covers the 2026 Liga Profesional de Fútbol season: live standings, squad values, league scoring averages and AI match projections. StatsBrain aggregates completed fixture data and the current league table to provide a statistical snapshot of every club in the division.
Belgrano and Argentinos Juniors are level on 36 points at the summit of the 2026 Liga Profesional de Fútbol season after 20 matches each - a statistically open title race where every remaining fixture carries maximum leverage. The identical points return means goal difference (24:16 vs 21:14) becomes the primary tiebreaker in the model's current calibration. River Plate remain in contention in 3rd on 35 points, keeping the upper-tier competition statistically alive across the top three.
League Standings · Liga Profesional de Fútbol · 2026
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GGoals | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Belgrano | 20 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 24:16 | 36 | |
| 2 |  Argentinos Juniors | 19 | 10 | 6 | 3 | 21:14 | 36 | |
| 3 |  River Plate | 19 | 11 | 2 | 6 | 27:15 | 35 | |
| 4 |  Independiente Rivadavia | 17 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 30:17 | 34 | |
| 5 |  Rosario Central | 19 | 10 | 4 | 5 | 25:19 | 34 | |
| 6 |  Estudiantes | 17 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 19:8 | 31 | |
| 7 |  Boca Juniors | 16 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 22:9 | 30 | |
| 8 |  Gimnasia La Plata | 18 | 9 | 2 | 7 | 20:21 | 29 | |
| 9 |  Vélez Sarsfield | 17 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 18:13 | 28 | |
| 10 |  Talleres Córdoba | 17 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 17:14 | 26 | |
| 11 |  Unión Santa Fe | 18 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 26:23 | 24 | |
| 12 |  Independiente | 17 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 25:23 | 24 | |
| 13 |  Racing Club | 18 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 19:17 | 24 | |
| 14 |  Lanús | 17 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 18:17 | 24 | |
| 15 |  Huracán | 17 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 17:14 | 22 | |
| 16 |  San Lorenzo | 16 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 14:14 | 22 | |
| 17 |  Instituto | 16 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 17:17 | 21 | |
| 18 |  Barracas Central | 16 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 15:15 | 21 | |
| 19 |  Tigre | 16 | 4 | 8 | 4 | 18:15 | 20 | |
| 20 |  Defensa y Justicia | 16 | 4 | 7 | 5 | 18:21 | 19 | |
| 21 |  Sarmiento | 16 | 6 | 1 | 9 | 13:20 | 19 | |
| 22 |  Gimnasia y Esgrima Mendoza | 16 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 14:22 | 19 | |
| 23 |  Banfield | 16 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 17:19 | 18 | |
| 24 |  Platense | 16 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 10:15 | 16 | |
| 25 |  Central Cordoba SdE | 16 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 11:21 | 16 | |
| 26 |  Newell's Old Boys | 16 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 15:27 | 15 | |
| 27 |  Atlético Tucumán | 16 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 15:20 | 14 | |
| 28 |  Deportivo Riestra | 16 | 1 | 8 | 7 | 5:12 | 11 | |
| 29 |  Aldosivi | 16 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 6:19 | 8 | |
| 30 |  Estudiantes de Río Cuarto | 16 | 1 | 2 | 13 | 5:24 | 5 |
League Analysis · Liga Profesional de Fútbol · 2026
Liga Profesional de Fútbol produces a defensively compact average of 1.99 total goals per match across tracked fixtures in the 2026 Liga Profesional de Fútbol season. That equates to roughly 0.99 goals per team per game - a baseline figure used by StatsBrain to calibrate expected-goals output for every fixture in the division. Corner frequency averages 8.81 per game, reflecting the typical territorial and set-piece volume in this league.
Home teams average 1.10 goals per game in Liga Profesional de Fútbol compared with 0.89 for away sides - indicatinga consistent home-scoring advantage that the model weights positively for home-side expected goals. This home/away split is incorporated into StatsBrain's pre-match simulation engine for every Liga Profesional de Fútbol fixture.
The relegation battle is tight: Deportivo Riestra begin the danger zone in 28th with 11 points, just 3 points behind Atlético Tucumán in safety. Estudiantes de Río Cuarto prop up the table with 5 points and a 5:24 goal record after 16 matches.
Belgrano carry the strongest recent form in Liga Profesional de Fútbol with 4 wins in their last 5 league games (sequence: W-W-W-D-W). Short-term form sequences like this are weighted heavily in StatsBrain's fixture probability distributions. Conversely, Tigre (L-D-D-L-D in last 5) sit among the division's coldest teams over the same window.
By squad market value, River Plate lead Liga Profesional de Fútbol at €210.65m (3rd in the table, 35 pts), ahead of Boca Juniors at €90.43m. StatsBrain stores Transfermarkt valuations alongside performance data to contextualise each club's results relative to squad investment.
Statistical Modelling · Liga Profesional de Fútbol · 2026
Over the last 20 completed Liga Profesional de Fútbol fixtures tracked on StatsBrain, home sides won 50% (10/20), draws made up 15% and away wins 35%. Those matches averaged 2.20 goals per game - the season-wide tracked average is 1.99, so recent scoring is closely aligned with the longer sample.
StatsBrain's Liga Profesional de Fútbol modelling layer combines league scoring baselines, home/away splits, standings position, recent form sequences and squad market values into large-scale Monte Carlo simulations. Outputs are refreshed as new fixture data arrives and are designed for statistical analysis - not as certainties. Open any listed fixture for the complete projection breakdown, including expected goals and outcome probabilities.
League Averages · Liga Profesional de Fútbol · 2026
| Category | Host | Guest | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Goals | 1.10 | 0.89 | 1.99 |
| Average Corners | 5.07 | 3.74 | 8.81 |
Recent Results · Liga Profesional de Fútbol
20 matches- 24 MayRiver Plate2 – 3Belgrano
- 17 MayArgentinos Juniors1 – 1Belgrano
- 16 MayRiver Plate1 – 0Rosario Central
- 14 MayRiver Plate2 – 0Gimnasia La Plata
- 13 MayRosario Central2 – 1Racing Club
- 13 MayArgentinos Juniors1 – 0Huracán
- 12 MayBelgrano2 – 0Unión Santa Fe
- 11 MayVélez Sarsfield0 – 1Gimnasia La Plata
- 10 MayEstudiantes0 – 1Racing Club
- 10 MayRosario Central3 – 1Independiente
- 10 MayArgentinos Juniors2 – 0Lanús
- 10 MayIndependiente Rivadavia1 – 2Unión Santa Fe
- 9 MayTalleres Córdoba0 – 1Belgrano
- 5 MayEstudiantes de Río Cuarto0 – 2Instituto
- 4 MayVélez Sarsfield1 – 1Newell's Old Boys
- 4 MayGimnasia y Esgrima Mendoza2 – 1Defensa y Justicia
- 3 MayRiver Plate0 – 1Atlético Tucumán
- 3 MayBelgrano4 – 0Sarmiento
- 3 MayRosario Central1 – 1Tigre
- 3 MayGimnasia La Plata2 – 0Argentinos Juniors
Frequently Asked Questions · Liga Profesional de Fútbol
9Who leads the Liga Profesional de Fútbol standings in 2026?
Belgrano currently top the Liga Profesional de Fútbol (Argentina) table with 36 points from 20 matches played (10W–6D–4L). Their goal record stands at 24:16 - data sourced from StatsBrain's live league profile.
What is the points gap between 1st and 2nd in Liga Profesional de Fútbol?
Belgrano and Argentinos Juniors are level on 36 points at the top of the 2026 Liga Profesional de Fútbol season - the title race is statistically deadlocked.
Who are the top 3 teams in Liga Profesional de Fútbol?
The current top three in the 2026 Liga Profesional de Fútbol season are: Belgrano (36 pts), Argentinos Juniors (36 pts), River Plate (35 pts). These positions reflect completed league fixtures and are updated from StatsBrain's profile database.
How many teams compete in Liga Profesional de Fútbol?
30 clubs are listed in the current Liga Profesional de Fútbol standings table on StatsBrain for 2026. Each team's points, form and squad value are tracked in the league profile.
What is the average number of goals per game in Liga Profesional de Fútbol?
Liga Profesional de Fútbol averages 1.99 goals per match across tracked fixtures this season (1.10 at home, 0.89 away). This scoring rate is used to calibrate expected-goals distributions in StatsBrain's match simulations.
Do home teams score more goals in Liga Profesional de Fútbol?
Home sides average 1.10 goals per game versus 0.89 for away teams in Liga Profesional de Fútbol this season - indicatinga measurable home-scoring advantage. StatsBrain factors this home/away split into pre-match probability models.
Which teams are in the relegation zone in Liga Profesional de Fútbol?
Estudiantes de Río Cuarto are bottom of Liga Profesional de Fútbol with 5 points from 16 matches. Their goal difference record is 5:24 - a key indicator of the relegation pressure at the foot of the table.
Which Liga Profesional de Fútbol team has the highest squad value?
River Plate have the highest reported squad value in Liga Profesional de Fútbol at €210.65m, currently 3rd in the table with 35 points. Transfermarkt valuations are stored in StatsBrain's league profile for context alongside performance data.
Which Liga Profesional de Fútbol teams are in the best form?
Based on the last five league results in the standings, Belgrano (4W in last 5) and Boca Juniors (4W in last 5) show the strongest short-term form in the 2026 Liga Profesional de Fútbol season. Form sequences are weighted in StatsBrain's fixture-level probability engine.